Indian passport applications are subject to strict review by the Ministry of External Affairs. Using a photo with a colored background, shadows, or incorrect framing will cause rejections.
Official Indian Passport Photo Specifications
- Dimensions: 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (35 mm x 45 mm).
- Face Coverage: Face must cover 70-80% of the image (32 mm to 36 mm from top of head to chin).
- Background: Solid white background with no shadows or borders.
- File size: 20 KB to 50 KB in JPEG format.
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